Op-Ed
County Budget Puts Public Health, Safety First
2023 budget requires tough decisions. As county executive here are my priorities.
Oct 21st, 2022 by County Executive David CrowleyState Surplus Could Fund Water Upgrades
Today is 'Imagine A Day Without Water' day. Without the right investment that day could arrive.
Oct 20th, 2022 by Brian RothgeryJohnson Has Long Opposed Abortion
He celebrated overthrow of Roe and cosponsored 6 bills over 8 years to restrict abortions.
Sep 25th, 2022 by Ruth Conniff, Wisconsin ExaminerWisconsin Needs Direct Democracy
Other states have binding referendums. Evers' call for it echoes Gov. McGovern 111 years ago.
Sep 25th, 2022 by Matt RothschildPublic Schools At Stake in Governor’s Race
Michels wants universal school choice, would dismantle public schools.
Sep 18th, 2022 by Ruth ConniffHow the Domes Can Be Saved
Just as New York’s Central Park was. Create a nonprofit conservancy to revive and restore the domes and Mitchell Park.
Sep 12th, 2022 by Frank SchneigerMilwaukee, the RNC and Nuremberg
The city could be host to a quasi-fascist, Republican hatefest.
Aug 28th, 2022 by Dave CieslewiczLoser Cheney Will Be Trump’s Nightmare
Her impact may be felt in Wisconsin.
Aug 27th, 2022 by John TorinusSocial Security At Issue in Fall Election
Ron Johnson supports ending guaranteed right to Social Security, Medicare.
Aug 22nd, 2022 by Ruth Conniff, Wisconsin ExaminerCounty Online Budgeting Tool Falls Short
Voters who try to use it will find it allows budget cuts in few categories of spending.
Aug 1st, 2022 by Josh ZepnickTammy Baldwin’s Big Moment
Wisconsin’s Democratic U.S. Senator leads the way toward bipartisan deal on marriage equality.
Jul 31st, 2022 by Ruth Conniff, Wisconsin ExaminerSkilled Union Labor Rules Assure Quality Construction
Federal infrastructure law has quality standards which Wisconsin has moved away from.
Jul 24th, 2022 by Bryan Kennedy and Andy Buck